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This Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce recipe is the holy grail of the fall season especially if you love making your own Starbucks pumpkin spice latte. It is made with simple ingredients and will be ready in no time. Use this to make pumpkin spice cold brew, pumpkin spice sweet cream, pumpkin spice cold foam, or the ultimate pumpkin spice latte that we all love so much! This simple recipe is easy and is made with only 6 ingredients that you might already have in your pantry.ย 

Since you are here, make sure to check out this Starbucks homemade pumpkin spice syrup recipe, this pumpkin cream cold brew, the easiest pumpkin pancakes recipe, as well as this Starbucks pumpkin cream cheese muffins,.

Pumpkin spice sauce recipe in a mason jar
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This is the best Starbucks pumpkin sauce recipe!

It’s time! Starbucks announced its newest fall menu. This means it is the unofficial official pumpkin spice season start and we are so excited about it!!!

And there is nothing more exciting than all the pumpkin drinks going around because it almost acts as an unspoken rule that things will get a little slower, more chills and cozy, with the holidays right around the corner. So rejoice and enjoy some fall flavor beverages at home to really get into the fall mood. Or make this recipe anytime you have those pumpkin cravings even if it’s the middle of April!  

What is the difference between homemade pumpkin syrup and Starbucks pumpkin sauce?

The homemade pumpkin syrup is more of a simple syrup, made with water, spices like cinnamon sticks and ginger, sugar, and a little pumpkin puree while the pumpkin sauce is a little thicker and is made with sweetened condensed milk as well as pumpkin puree, spices and a little sugar. 

The texture is the most noticeable thing when it comes to these two syrups and sauces. The taste is also different because the sweetened condensed milk also adds a little extra creamy flavor.ย 

Why you need to make this recipe!

  • Making this at home will allow you to know exactly what you are using in your sauce. Higher quality ingredients with no additives or preservatives. 
  • You can really tailor the flavor to your liking when making this homemade pumpkin sauce from scratch.  
  • This recipe will allow you to make your own at-home pumpkin spice lattes for way less. Or any other drink that you love during the fall season! 
  • It’s a great way to save a ton of money because we all know that Starbucks drinks are not cheap at all!
  • This is the perfect recipe for all things pumpkin lovers! Make it and gift it to friends and family in cute little jars. 
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Ingredients for this Starbucks Starbucks sauce

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this easy recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements. 

  • Brown sugar & granulated sugar
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Pumpkin puree– Make sure you are using real pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling. Homemade pumpkin puree would also work well. ย 
  • Pumpkin pie spice
  • Vanilla extract

How to make the best pumpkin sauce for your drinks

This is how you can make Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions! 

  1. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. 
  2. Stir until the sugar dissolves then add in the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin spice, and salt. 
  3. Cook on low heat for 2 minutes then remove from the heat and allow the pumpkin sauce to cool down. 
  4. Store the pumpkin spice sauce in an airtight container in the fridge or use in your drinks immediately.  

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store leftover pumpkin sauce?

You can store your sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. 

Can I make this into a dairy-free pumpkin spice sauce?

This recipe as is doesn’t fit a vegan or dairy-free diet, but you can easily change it up a bit to make it work for your own needs.ย 

Instead of using regular. milk sweetened condensed milk, use coconut sweetened coconut milk. You can also use coconut sugar instead of brown sugar if you’d like. 

When making your own pumpkin spice latte make sure you are using dairy-free milk!

Jar full of pumpkin spice sauce

Homemade pumpkin spice latte recipes

To make the Starbucks famous pumpkin spice lattes with this pumpkin spice sauce, you will need to mix 2 tablespoons of the pumpkin spice sauce with 1 or 2 hot espresso shots and top it all off with 6-8oz of steamed hot milk. Choose your preferred milk like skim milk, coconut milk, or even oat milk, but Starbucks uses 2% milk. Top your drink with whipped cream for an extra cozy drink that you can enjoy around this time of year.

What is pumpkin sauce at Starbucks?

The Starbucks pumpkin spice flavored sauce is a sauce that they use in their lattes that is made with primarily sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and pumpkin purรฉe.

Spoonful of Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce sauce
Pumpkin spice sauce recipe in a mason jar
5 from 16 votes

Starbucks pumpkin sauce recipe

This easy Starbucks pumpkin spice sauce is the perfect copycat to the sauce that your favorite coffee shop uses to make their fall drinks.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 20 servings
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Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
    1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low then add in the sweetened condensed milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Stir to combine.
    2/3 cup pumpkin puree, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp salt
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to simmer and allow it to simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat, add in the vanilla extract, and mix again. Allow the sauce to cool down a little before adding it to a jar. Cool down fully before chilling in the fridge.
    1 tsp vanilla extract

Nutrition

Calories: 87Calories | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1324IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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21 Comments

  1. Maureen says:

    How much do you use in each drink ?

    1. Chahinez says:

      It depends on your sweet tooth and the size of the drink. My recommendation is to start with 2 tablespoons and use more if you need.

  2. Ginger says:

    5 stars
    This is a delicious recipe. Thank you so much! It Is so rich, flavorful, fall-ish and downright yummy. It gives me the warm cozy vibes, clear down to my toes and I love it. I will probably use this year-round, but absolutely in the fall and winter. I wouldnโ€™t change a thing in this recipe. Well done!

    1. Chahinez says:

      I am so glad to hear it!

  3. Shyla says:

    Can this be frozen?

    1. Chahinez says:

      Yes it sure can ๐Ÿ™‚

  4. Casey Neitzel says:

    So happy I came across this recipe! It tastes amazing and canโ€™t wait to have it for my coffees๐Ÿ˜

    1. Chahinez says:

      Glad you liked it!

  5. Julia M says:

    5 stars
    Love the flavour! I tried another recipe last fall with fewer ingredients and more ratings, but it just didnโ€™t hit the same as this one. Not too sweet and a good balance.

    Question – could it be stored in the freezer?

    1. Chahinez says:

      I’m glad you liked it! And yes it can be frozen. The ingredients will most likely separate once you thaw so give it a shake or stir before you use it again.

  6. Lisa Peretic says:

    5 stars
    Really good! I added a touch more pumpkin pie spice and used maple syrup instead of white sugar.

    1. Chahinez says:

      That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed it ๐Ÿ˜

    2. Jo Webb says:

      How much maple syrup did you use? I’d like to try this substitution.

  7. Amanda says:

    5 stars
    By far my fav homemade pumpkin sauce that Iโ€™ve tried yet! Made it 3 days ago, it has kept perfectly in the fridge so far, consistency is the same even after sitting but honestly surprised I still have any. Itโ€™s SO good! Iโ€™m the type that drinks PSLs year round so Iโ€™m pumped to have found this.

    1. Chahinez says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      1. LJ says:

        5 stars
        Does this go bad if stored in the fridge in an airtight container?

      2. Chahinez says:

        No it doesn’t! You can store your sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks ๐Ÿ˜

    2. Brina says:

      Question! Do you think it’s possible to sub the condensed milk with condensed coconut milk for a diary free option? Thanks!

      1. Chahinez says:

        Yes you can! It will make the sauce slightly less creamy and add a mild coconut flavor, but it will still thicken and sweeten the same way.

  8. Claire says:

    5 stars
    Just made this and itโ€™s delicious. I am confused, are you supposed to bring to a boil and then simmer for 3 min and simmer for two minutes?? Step 3 is different on the recipe card and at the top of the page. The consistency of mine is not as smooth as yours so I am thinking the second simmer is not necessary. Either way canโ€™t wait for coffee in the morning!

    1. Chahinez says:

      The first part is not necessarily a simmer, it’s just to dissolve the sugar. I’ll change that in the recipe. Hope you enjoyed it!